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Taimar · 08-01-2000, 04:10 AM

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Re: Glorfindel

This has been discussed on another place on the Barrow-downs before, Gwaihir. Here is a quick recap.

When an Elf dies their fea(spirit) goes to the Halls of Mandos to await rebirth. The length of time between death and rebirth depends upon the circumstances of the Elf`s death and the manner in which he lived his life. Since Glorfindel died in such a noble, self-sacrificing manner he was permitted to return to Middle-Earth after only a short period of time. This also happened to Finrod who "walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar"(or words to that effect).

Rebirth is perhaps the wrong term to use, since the process actually involves the fea recreating the hroa(body) from memory and then reinhabiting it. The Elf in question is not actually born again.

I recommend that you read the section in Volume X of HoME (Morgoth`s Ring) entitled "Laws and Customs Among the Eldar", which covers this subject comprehensively.

Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>

08-01-2000, 04:10 AM	#2
Taimar Spirit of the Downfallen West Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 360	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Barrow-Wight Posts: 0</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Glorfindel This has been discussed on another place on the Barrow-downs before, Gwaihir. Here is a quick recap. When an Elf dies their fea(spirit) goes to the Halls of Mandos to await rebirth. The length of time between death and rebirth depends upon the circumstances of the Elf`s death and the manner in which he lived his life. Since Glorfindel died in such a noble, self-sacrificing manner he was permitted to return to Middle-Earth after only a short period of time. This also happened to Finrod who "walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar"(or words to that effect). Rebirth is perhaps the wrong term to use, since the process actually involves the fea recreating the hroa(body) from memory and then reinhabiting it. The Elf in question is not actually born again. I recommend that you read the section in Volume X of HoME (Morgoth`s Ring) entitled "Laws and Customs Among the Eldar", which covers this subject comprehensively. Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>